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CEO of Firefox maker Mozilla steps down

Mozilla CEO Brendan Eich will step down following uproar over his apparent opposition to gay marriage. In a statement released Thursday, Mozilla -- which makes the Firefox Web browser -- apologized for not

"We know why people are hurt and angry, and they are right: it's because we haven't stayed true to ourselves," said Mozilla executive chairwoman Mitchell Baker in a statement.

Last week, Eich attempted to dispel fears on whether he would support equality as the head of Mozilla. "I am committed to ensuring that Mozilla is, and will remain, a place that includes and supports everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, ethnicity, economic status, or religion," said Eich in a blog post on March 26.

The online dating site OKCupid urged a boycott, calling on users of Mozilla's Firefox browser to switch to a different browser in protest.

Baker says Mozilla will have more on its future and plans to replace Eich next week.

"We will emerge from this with a renewed understanding and humility — our large, global, and diverse community is what makes Mozilla special, and what will help us fulfill our mission," says Baker.